Hostel High Street Hostel

8 Blackfriars St, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1405 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
1,407 reviews

location incredible. Everyone was so nice and they would always help you in anything you need!

Carol Chile

The location is excellent! Very easy to navigate and close to a lot of the attractions. The rooms were just as advertised, clean and comfortable. The shared toilets and shower rooms were well maintained and clean. They also offer unlimited breakfast at 3 pounds - which was great. The common space was cosy and offered lots of activities. The staff were super friendly and let you leave your bags at the hostel before checking in and after checking out. Overall, amazing value for money!

Mohita United Kingdom

The location is perfect, can walk to many scenic areas. All the staffs are friendly and nice. Really good experience.

Kairui United Kingdom

It was very clean and we'll functioning hostel. Good solid breakfast for £2. I quite liked how they were helpful in finding my sweater and all I need to do was chat via Booking.com. Very very happy with this hostel

Pranjal United Kingdom

Really nice friendly staff, great location, great price. No complaints whatsoever

Joshua United Kingdom

Really comfortable bed. Nice staff and close to the royal mile, train and coach/bus station. Nice place to start exploring Edinburgh

Daniel Lithuania

great location close to everything, huge kitchen and common room, friendly staff

Jan Germany

Staff very courteous, location is ideal few steps from The Royal Mile, clean, all basic facilities, free high speed WiFi

Ramiz Saudi Arabia

It’s a perfect place for solo travelers if you want to get new friends! The staffs and other guests are super nice and helpful!

Bella United Kingdom

Communal kitchen and lounge! We had late night flight and the morning was well recuperated by making our own suitable meal. Great city.

Mathilda Singapore
8.5
Very Good
1,407 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “location incredible. Everyone was so nice and they would always help you in anything you need!”
    Carol Carol Chile Chile
  • “The location is excellent! Very easy to navigate and close to a lot of the attractions. The rooms were just as advertised, clean and comfortable.”
    Mohita Mohita United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location is perfect, can walk to many scenic areas. All the staffs are friendly and nice. Really good experience.”
    Kairui Kairui United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was very clean and we'll functioning hostel. Good solid breakfast for £2. I quite liked how they were helpful in finding my sweater and all I need to do was chat via Booking.com.”
    Pranjal Pranjal United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really nice friendly staff, great location, great price. No complaints whatsoever”
    Joshua Joshua United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really comfortable bed. Nice staff and close to the royal mile, train and coach/bus station. Nice place to start exploring Edinburgh”
    Daniel Daniel Lithuania Lithuania
  • “great location close to everything, huge kitchen and common room, friendly staff”
    Jan Jan Germany Germany
  • “Staff very courteous, location is ideal few steps from The Royal Mile, clean, all basic facilities, free high speed WiFi”
    Ramiz Ramiz Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “It’s a perfect place for solo travelers if you want to get new friends! The staffs and other guests are super nice and helpful!”
    Bella Bella United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Communal kitchen and lounge! We had late night flight and the morning was well recuperated by making our own suitable meal. Great city.”
    Mathilda Mathilda Singapore Singapore

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.3

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map

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Located in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities.

Guests have use of a self-catering kitchen, along with a quiet internet lounge. There is also a more vibrant party lounge for dining in and complimentary tea and coffee is available.

The High Street Hostel is only 5 minutes’ stroll from Edinburgh Railway Station. Edinburgh Castle can be reached after a 10-minute walk.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

High Street Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 28, 2013

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Laundry
Heating

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 1,407 reviews
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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.3
    Kitchen
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.7
    Central location
  • Free WiFi9.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carol Chile

    “location incredible. Everyone was so nice and they would always help you in anything you need!”

  • Mohita United Kingdom

    “The location is excellent! Very easy to navigate and close to a lot of the attractions. The rooms were just as advertised, clean and comfortable. The shared toilets and shower rooms were well maintained and clean. They also offer unlimited breakfast at 3 pounds - which was great. The common space was cosy and offered lots of activities. The staff were super friendly and let you leave your bags at the hostel before checking in and after checking out. Overall, amazing value for money!”

  • Kairui United Kingdom

    “The location is perfect, can walk to many scenic areas. All the staffs are friendly and nice. Really good experience.”

  • Pranjal United Kingdom

    “It was very clean and we'll functioning hostel. Good solid breakfast for £2. I quite liked how they were helpful in finding my sweater and all I need to do was chat via Booking.com. Very very happy with this hostel”

  • Joshua United Kingdom

    “Really nice friendly staff, great location, great price. No complaints whatsoever”

  • Daniel Lithuania

    “Really comfortable bed. Nice staff and close to the royal mile, train and coach/bus station. Nice place to start exploring Edinburgh”

  • Jan Germany

    “great location close to everything, huge kitchen and common room, friendly staff”

  • Ramiz Saudi Arabia

    “Staff very courteous, location is ideal few steps from The Royal Mile, clean, all basic facilities, free high speed WiFi”

  • Bella United Kingdom

    “It’s a perfect place for solo travelers if you want to get new friends! The staffs and other guests are super nice and helpful!”

  • Mathilda Singapore

    “Communal kitchen and lounge! We had late night flight and the morning was well recuperated by making our own suitable meal. Great city.”

Property questions and answers
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  • It says the price is for 1 bunk bed, does that mean I don’t have to book another bed ? As is for two people
    The price is for one bed for one person.
    Asked about: Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room • Answered on October 6, 2021
  • Are you offering breakfast at hostel? If yes, how much does it cost? Nice day
    Yes, we offer breakfast at the Hostel. It is a wee buffet with bread, jam, butter chocolate spread, cereals, fruits, something sweet and bottomless coffee for £2.00. Time 06:30 - 10:30 AM.
    Answered on February 18, 2022
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes noise & music in the hotel is limited after 11pm
    Answered on January 30, 2020
  • Can I store my luggage securely or do I just leave it near my bed?
    We have lockers for each bed, where you can store your valuables. It is about hand luggage size. Anything else leave beside your bed or we can lock it securely in our luggage room for you. Best regards, Andy, HSH
    Asked about: Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room • Answered on September 5, 2021
  • Do you have hair dryer in the bathroom?
    Yes hairdryers are free to hire from reception
    Answered on January 30, 2020

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the impressive Edinburgh Castle looks over the city.

What's nearby
  • Museum of Childhood
    0.1 miles
  • Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers
    0.1 miles
  • City Art Center
    0.1 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    0.2 miles
  • The City of Edinburgh Council
    0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Law School
    0.2 miles
  • St. Giles Cathedral
    0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Military Tattoo
    0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Festival Theatre
    0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar The Larder
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • National Museum of Scotland
    0.2 miles
  • Royal Mile
    0.3 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    0.6 miles
  • Arthur's Seat
    1 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    2.1 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    2.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    3.3 miles
Public transit
  • Train Edinburgh Waverley Train Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    6.9 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    35.3 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48.5 miles
How to get to High Street Hostel from Edinburgh Airport
    Public transportation
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Amenities of High Street Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Laundry
Heating
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Pool table Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Croatian
  • Italian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules High Street Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

12:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa High Street Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.

Please note that hen and stag parties are not permitted.

When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property prior to arrival.

Please Note:
NO people under 18 years.
We take a key deposit of £10 at check in.
You need to have a government issued ID with you.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about High Street Hostel

  • The prices at High Street Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at High Street Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to High Street Hostel by:

    • Bus 45min

  • High Street Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table

  • High Street Hostel is 1,650 feet from the center of Edinburgh.